Certification Details:
There are many
organizations which are offering coding certifications.
Important
certifications in Physician side and Hospital side practices
AAPC (American Academy of
Professional Coders)
It offers certifications, study guides, local chapters throughout the USA and
internationally and workshops
CPC - Certified Professional Coder
CPC holders work in variety of settings,
including Doctor’s offices.
CPC holders will be tested on their
knowledge of ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, Human Anatomy and Physician coding
guidelines
2 years of coding experience is required to
sit CPC exams
CPC-H - Certified Professional Coder - Hospital
CPC-H holders may have variety of
responsibilities including providing coding for outpatient hospital services
CPC holders will be tested on their
knowledge of ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, Human Anatomy and Hospital outpatient
guidelines
2 years of coding experience is required to
sit CPC-H exams
Fee:
For CPC and CPC-H
Examination
Fee:
$300 for USA and other countries people
$400 for
Indians
Membership
Fee:
Individual
membership: $120 for USA citizens
$145
for Indians
Student
membersip: $70 for USA
citizens
$85 for
Indians
Exam
Information:
·
150 Multiple choice
questions(Proctored)
·
5 hours 40 minutes to
finish the exam
·
Open code books
(Manuals)
·
One free retake
Passing
Score: 105/150
Certificate
Maintenance:
CPC or
CPC-H Coder will be required to complete 18 continuing education units (CEU)
per year
The coder can earn in a variety of ways, including
·
Attending workshops
·
Attending seminars
·
Written an article or
paper that is published, attending meetings of your local AAPC or AHIMA chapter
and watching an informational video and preparing a summary
